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Top Nashville Artist Rich Redmond Latest To Join Gon Bops Artist Family
MEDUCTIC, Canada (July 21, 2011) - Rich Redmond, top call Nashville recording drummer and
percussionist, has just announced he is joining the Gon Bops family of artists. Rich’s versatile,
dynamic and very musical playing style is the sound behind many of today’s top talents. Thompson
Square, Jason Aldean, Bryan Adams, Jewel and Miranda Lambert are only a tiny few of the artists
Rich has played with – there are dozens and dozens more. He has played on multiple number one
hits, sold millions of records and made a huge mark in Nashville and beyond.
Rich has also appeared on the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Country Music Awards, the
Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Craig Ferguson Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning
America, and many other programs and networks.
“I’m really happy to be joining the GON BOPS family,” writes Redmond “It’s a legendary brand
and I truly appreciate the touch and feel of these wonderful instruments. The design and
craftsmanship is unmatched, in my opinion.”
“Having Rich join our GON BOPS family is fantastic,” adds GON BOPS International Sales
Manager Terry Ryan. “Without a doubt, he is one of the best, and busiest, in the business. It really
puts Gon Bops on some of the most prominent stages and studios in the world.”
Currently a resident of Nashville, Rich also stays busy with his CRASH course for success, the very
successful motivational drum events he launched that delve into the musical, mental and business
skills necessary to succeed in the music business.
About GON BOPS
GON BOPS instruments are a perfect blend of vintage craftsmanship and innovative thinking. Since
1954, the company has pioneered several features and improvements that have forever changed Latin
instruments. In January 2010, SABIAN Inc. announced the purchase of the inventory, intellectual
property, patents and manufacturing equipment of GON BOPS. Today, GON BOPS manufactures
an extensive line of percussion products and accessories, including Congas, Bongos, Timbales,
Cajons and Bells.
About SABIAN
SABIAN is globally renowned as the world's leading designer and maker of cymbals, offering
instruments and sounds for every musical application, playing level and price point. Endorsers
include major artists Neil Peart, Jojo Mayer, Mike Portnoy, Dave Weckl, and Jack DeJohnette, as well
as renowned percussionists from the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Symphony, Royal
Opera House – Covent Garden and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Situated in Meductic, New
Brunswick, Canada, and with offices in the US, the UK, Europe and the Far East, SABIAN is also